Wisconsin to launch online appointments for virus shots
COVID-19 vaccine
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsinites will be able to sign up online to get their coronavirus vaccinations later this month.
The state is working with Microsoft to set up an online signup system. Wisconsin Public Radio reports the system will launch in 10 communities on Feb. 15.
The state’s plan is to use those communities as a test of the software before the system rolls out statewide.
Deputy Health Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk says users will answer questions about their age and profession to see if they’re eligible. If they aren’t, they’ll go on a waiting list to be notified when they become eligible.
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Starting later this month Wisconsin residents will be able to sign up for an appointment to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. The first two weeks of this month administrators will be working on making sure that the program is running smoothly and hopes to launch the site in 10 Wisconsin communities beginning Feb. 15.
This particular program will work in the same way as the states COVID Connect website which was used to process COVID-19 testing across the state. Residents wishing to get the vaccine will be asked to fill out some questions including their age and profession to determine their eligibility. The site will offer information on clinics around the state for them to register for an appointment.